Joseph Benavidez to make WEC debut on Dec. 3 vs. newcomer Danny Martinez

World Extreme Cagefighting’s burgeoning bantamweight division has reportedly gained additional depth thanks to the recent acquisition of 135 pound standouts Joseph Benavidez and Danny Martinez. The two new additions are scheduled to debut against each other at WEC 37 on Dec. 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, according to a report by MMA Weekly. Benavidez is a perfect 9-0 in... [Read More...]

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Wilson Gouveia vs. Jeremy Horn set for UFC Fight Night 15

UFC.com announced today that a matchup featuring American Top Team fighter Wilson Gouveia taking on one of the pioneers of MMA, Jeremy Horn at UFC Fight Night 15. It’s unclear at this point whether the matchup will be contested at 185 lbs., which is Horn’s natural fighting weight, or whether it will be contested at Gouveia’s normal fighting weight of 205 lbs. Both fighters are coming... [Read More...]

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Jeremy Horn back in the UFC; to face Marquardt at UFC 81

According to UFC.com’s Thomas Gerbasi, Jeremy Horn has been tapped as the injury replacement for Thales Leites against Nathan Marquardt at UFC 81 on February 2 in Las Vegas. It is not known whether Horn will be competing on a one-fight basis or if he’s been signed to a long-term contract. Leites was scratched after suffering a hand injury while training. Horn, who has fought in the UFC... [Read More...]

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